Serves: 6
Total Calories: 253

BLACK "BEANS"
1 cup sunflower seed
4 cups cool water
1 cup sun dried tomato
1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flake
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
"RICE"
2 medium parsnips peeled and coarsely chopped (about 2 cups)
1 cup coarsely chopped daikon
1/2 cup raw or untoasted pine nuts
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
3 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1. To prepare the “beans,” place the sunflower seeds in 2 cups of the water and let soak for 4 hours. Drain and rinse the seeds and set them aside.

2. Place the sun-dried tomatoes in the remaining 2 cups of water and let soak for 1 hour, or until soft. Reserving the soaking water, drain the tomatoes.

3. Place the seeds and the tomatoes in a food processor and pulse until the mixture is well-blended, but still chunky.

4. Transfer the bean mixture to a large bowl. Add the chipotle chili powder, red chili pepper flakes, cilantro, and 1/2 cup of the reserved tomato water. Stir to combine, then set aside.

5. To make the “rice,” place the parsnips, daikon, and pine nuts in a food processor and pulse just until the mixture resembles rice-like coarse crumbs. (Watch closely, as there isn’t much time between the coarse rice mixture and a blended paste!)

6. Transfer the rice to a medium bowl. Add the cilantro, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and cumin, and gently mix by hand.

7. Place a scoop of rice alongside a scoop of beans and serve.

Tastes Great With . . .
Brazilian Cucumber Salad, Chilean Tomato Salad, or a fresh green salad with Creamy Cumin and Avocado Dressing for a more complete meal.

For a Change . . .
* Use 1 cup coarsely chopped cauliflower instead of daikon to make the rice.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 6
Total Calories: 253
Calories from Fat: 198

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Chilean Tomato Salad
Creamy Cumin and Avocado Dressing
Chimichurri Dressing
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Black "Beans" and "Rice"
Daikon "Scallops" with Green Onion Sauce
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